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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.99, 6,924.40 and 3,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.99, 6,924.40 and 3,028.82 is: 4,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.99 : 6,924.40 = 3,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.99/6,924.40 = 3,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.99x = 6,924.40 × 3,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.99x = 20,972,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972,742.75/5,018.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.68

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